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Lecture outline about International Union of Soil Sciences, The IUSS 2021-2030 Strategic Plan, Imrovement of soil awareness, Policies for the conservation of the IUSS<\/strong> is pleased to announce that Professor Renfang Shen has been appointed as Chairman of Division 3 and congratulates him on this prestigious achievement. It is with the warmest welcome that IUSS wishes him well for the success of his work.<\/p>\n IUSS President, Prof. Edoardo Costantini<\/strong> Read more: https:\/\/www.scsi.org.in\/pdf\/Brochure-5-9-2023.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Prof. Eleonora Bonifacio<\/strong><\/em>, in the ISC Distinguished Lecture Series Webinar, has delved into little-known functions and properties of soil. In this brief inteview Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/council.science\/events\/linking-mechanisms-to-soilfunctions\/<\/a><\/p>\n IUSS Past President words as High-Level speaker during the Opening Ceremony of the FAO Global Symposium Soil and Water: a source of life<\/strong> IUSS Centennial 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n Centennial Celebration and Congress of the IUSS 100 years of soil science – past achievements and future challenges GENERAL THEMES<\/p>\n The programme group chair and officers will build the session programme from the session proposals. The programme group chair may also suggest to merge Phil Brookes<\/strong> All Members of the International Science Council (ISC)<\/strong> Call for applications: Science Filmmaking workshop<\/strong> ISC Distinguished Lecture Series \u201cENERGY Sustainability for Net ZERO Radio Communications\u201d<\/strong> Agricultural Land Classification Course<\/strong> Canadian Society of Soil Science<\/strong> Soil Science Society of South Africa<\/strong> USA – Soil Science Society<\/strong> SSSA 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMON GROUND: SOILS BEYOND BORDERS JUNE 10-1211<\/strong> 6th International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SOILREM 2023)<\/strong> 2023 IEEE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON Metrology for Agriculture and Forestry<\/strong> 5th International Conference \u201cSustainable Natural Resource Management under Global Climate Change\u201d<\/strong> The International Scientific Conference II NIKITIN\u2019S READINGS<\/strong> Third EUSO Stakeholder Forum<\/strong> Organic phosphorus workshop 2023 (opw 2023)<\/strong> International symposium Reading the soil in archaeology: field practice and interdisciplinary perspectives<\/strong> Soil Science Society of Ireland (SSSI) & British Soil Science Society (BSSS) joint Annual Conference 2023<\/strong> WORLD SOIL DAY – 5 DECEMBER 2023<\/strong> British Society of Soil Science<\/strong> #AGU23<\/strong> FPEN and INRAE organise the international symposium \u00ab Soil Carbon in the Ecological Transition \u00bb, SoilCET 2024<\/strong>. International Lysimeter- & Ecotron-Workshop<\/strong> 16th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS 2024)<\/strong> Third International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES 2024).<\/strong> Canadian Society of Soil Science CSSS 2024 CONFERENCE<\/strong> 5th International Conference of Young Scientists \u2013 Soil in the Environment (SITE)<\/strong> XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024: Forests and Society Towards 2050<\/strong> 3rd International Symposium in Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES 2024)<\/strong> Soil Science of China Inter-Congress 2024 – Congress Theme: Soil Health for Future Generations<\/strong> ISMOM 2024 – 9th International Symposium of Interactions of Soil Minerals with Organic Components and Microorganisms<\/strong> Natural farming -a rising concept<\/strong> X-ray Imaging of the Soil Porous Architecture<\/strong> ANNUAL REPORT 202225<\/strong> Newsletter IUSS Commission 1 Soil Morphology and Micromorphology<\/strong> The Environment in Galicia: A Book of Images: Galician Environment Through Images<\/strong> EUSO Annual Bulletin A review of 2022 activities<\/strong> WASWAC HOT NEWS ISSUE 04, 2023<\/strong> ITALIAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY<\/strong> European Journal of Soil Science (EJSS)<\/strong> Soil Use and Management<\/strong> The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 2023<\/strong> This new FAO report provides a timely and comprehensive overview of how disasters are affecting agriculture and food security around the world, as well as examples of actions and strategies for investing in resilience and proactively addressing risks in agriculture.<\/p>\n Soil physicochemical properties and crusts regulate the soil infiltration capacity after land-use conversions from farmlands in semiarid areas.<\/strong> Second Round of Communication Grants in 2023<\/strong> Application as an expert to assist with the second global assessment scoping<\/strong> Grand Prix de la Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie 2024 – Call for Nominations<\/strong> 5 DECEMBER 2023<\/strong> Call for experts: International Resource Panel<\/strong> Advertisements<\/strong> IUSS News IUSS Commissions 1.6 Paleopedology and 1.2 Soil Geography, along with the INQUA Paleopedology Working Group, has organized the XIV International Symposium and Field Workshop on Paleopedology, “Soils as Memory of Contemporary and Paleo Environments” this October, in Las Cruces. 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\ncultural and natural heritage of soil2
\nRead more: https:\/\/lectorium.phosagro.com\/lectures\/soil-health-andfertility\/policies-for-the-conservation-of-the-cultural-and-natural-heritage-ofsoil\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nIt is indeed a matter of great pride for me in jointly organizing the International Conference \u201cSustainable Natural Resource Management under Global Climate Change\u201d under the patronage of Soil Conservation Society of India at New Delhi during November 07-10, 2023.
\nThe modern world is recognizing the importance of conserving natural resources. Farmers are practicing climate-smart agriculture and industries are realizing as to how much they can save through energy efficiency. Smart agriculture through advanced technologies like Internet of Things, location systems, robotics, and artificial intelligence can improve the quality and quantity of the crops while optimizing the human resources on farms, There is a need to reach out further and communicate globally to increase multi-sectoral policy prioritization, interdisciplinary engagement, and public\u2013private investment on the emerging issues.
\nI am confident that this International Conference will deliberate on all the advancements in sustainable conservation of natural resources under global climate change to ensure sustainable development of this planet and will comeup with some concrete recommendations to face the challenges ahead.
\nI wish the International Conference a grand success.<\/p>\n
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\nshe recalls the motivations for her webinar, \u2018Linking Mechanisms to Soil Functions to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals\u2019.<\/p>\n
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\nSoil and water are part of the same and inseparable strategic binomial. Therefore, to stop soil degradation as a guarantee of preserving water and food for an ever-growing population, the International Union of Soil Sciences has defined its two main tasks: To stop land degradation as the most insidious and underestimated challenge of the 21st century and to achieve that, direct the main focus of all our activities on school-age children and young who will be teenagers and young adults in 10 years (IDS, 2015 & Horn, 2017).
\nFor the IUSS, these are fundamental goals to achieve if we want children and young people as future citizens of the world to understand why soil and water are essential for the existence of their lives and how their loss affects them, their families, and their countries. In this priority educational task, the educational project \u201cTHE IUSS GOES TO SCHOOL\u201d has joined forces with the FAO World Soil Alliance and celebrating the next World Soil Day on December 5, from the IUSS and the FAO, we invite the soil science scientific community to collaborate in this literacy and awareness effort by participating in the scientific book contest for children with the theme \u201cSoil and water, sources of life\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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\nInvitation from the organizers: Sara Marinari, Giuseppe Corti, Edoardo A.C. Costantini
\n\u201cThe custodian of soil science will celebrate its centennial contribute to the nature and human wellbeing in 2024.
\nThe event will also empower the linkages with different disciplines, policy makers, stakeholders, institutions, and associations to effectively address civil society needs within agriculture, forestry, environment, urban planning, energy, education, and other societal issues.
\nThe celebration will occur on May 19th and will be followed by two intense days of congress, with plenary and parallel scientific sessions. Both soil scientists and specialists from other disciplines will participate to each session, focusing on past achievements and future challenges.
\nThe congress will be followed by technical\/scientific excursions that will range from short local to long trips, spanning from Alps to Sicily.
\nA pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18th.
\nWe are looking forward to welcoming you to Italy\u201d.
\nSunday, 19 May 2024 to Tuesday, 21 May 2024
\nFlorence, Italy
\nWebsite: https:\/\/centennialiuss2024.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\nproposed sessions that are similar https:\/\/centennialiuss2024.org\/submittedsessions\/#1685449512773-65c24928-1e65<\/a>
\nThe call for session proposals at https:\/\/centennialiuss2024.org\/<\/a> was open until 30 June 2023.
\nNEXT STEPS:<\/p>\n\n
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\nIt is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Phil Brookes. Phil joined the Chemistry Dept at Rothamsted in the mid-1970s and in the subsequent years built up an international reputation for his work on the microbial biomass. He supervised very many overseas PhD students and in the 2000s took up research posts in China. He retired a few years ago to Ireland where he died last week.
\nPaul Poulton & David Powlson<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nThe ISC is actively working to strengthen the role of science in key global policy processes and bring scientific evidence from across all disciplines in deliberations and decision-making. Recently, the ISC has been actively engaged in the ongoing negotiations of an international, legally binding, instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, to ensure that the international instrument is backed-up by the latest and best available scientific evidence.
\nThe ISC is now seeking nominations of experts from its Members with the aim of strengthening the contribution of the scientific community to current negotiations and advance integrated knowledge and solutions. We will be constituting an expert group<\/strong> of around 15 members to engage in the negotiation process, as well as a pool of experts<\/strong> working on different aspects of plastic pollution to be able to respond to requests for scientific inputs from the United Nations and its Member States. We warmly invite you to nominate relevant experts from your network by 16 November<\/strong> via https:\/\/council.science\/what-we-do\/call-for-experts-plasticpollution\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nAll ISC Member organizations are invited to participate in a one-day Science Filmmaking workshop on 1 April in the frame of the 2024 Ethnografilm Festival in Paris. The workshop aims to empower scientists to create short films highlighting their own research. Following the workshop, participants will work on creating a short film about their research throughout 2024 with the support and remote assistance by the workshop instructors. All films created will be screened at the 2025 Ethnografilm Festival. Nominate your interested scientist by 1 December<\/strong>.
\nMore information: https:\/\/council.science\/events\/introduction-to-sciencefilmmaking\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nJoin us on 28 November at 14:00 UTC for the next webinar in our ISC Distinguished Lecture Series in the frame of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development featuring Professor Nuno Borges Carvalho from the Institute of Telecommunications, University of Aveiro, Portugal. Please feel free to share this invitation widely with your members and wider network: https:\/\/council.science\/events\/energy-sustainability-for-net-zero\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNews from national and regional soil science societies<\/h4>\n
\nBookings are now open for our Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) course https:\/\/members.soils.org.uk\/event-5407996<\/a> which will take place at Cranfield University on 22 and 23 November. This in-person training course offers a unique opportunity to learn about the background and technical basis of the current ALC guidelines.
\nThis course is designed for soil scientists who wish to extend their experience, those commissioning ALC surveys from specialists, and planners reviewing ALC
\nreports.
\nRead more: https:\/\/members.soils.org.uk\/event-5407996<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n2023 ASA-CSSA-SSSA INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING, OCTOBER 29- <\/strong>NOVEMBER 1, 2023 | ST. LOUIS, MO<\/strong>
\nThe Annual Meeting is one of the few gatherings that bring together thousands of scientific leaders from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions in one environment. It\u2019s the premier opportunity for professionals working in agronomic, crop, soil, and related sciences to hear about the latest research, meet and learn from their peers, expand their knowledge base, and take advantage of networking opportunities to enhance their careers. The Societies Annual Meeting features thousands of technical presentations, along with a host of networking events and award ceremonies. The world-class exhibition displays the latest scientific equipment, supplies, services, and reference materials available. Find diverse answers to today\u2019s environmental problems. Learn about cutting-edge research, network with peers, and advance your career all in one place. Finding Solutions – With hundreds of sessions to choose from, find exciting and innovative ways to tackle issues you\u2019re facing in the field. Educate yourself so you can educate others. Strengthening Communities – There are numerous ways you can network, including hands-on workshops, student leadership activities, field tours, and more. Build relationships with over 3,000 colleagues from around the world. Broadening Opportunities – Expand your horizons and equip yourself with the right tools to advance your science. Develop your advocacy skills at science policy events, find your next job at the career center, and explore products at the exhibit hall. Spark your inspiration this year at the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting<\/p>\n
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\n2023 Beauty of African Soils – Photo Competition<\/strong>
\nCompetition details: The competition is now open, and closes on 30 November 2023. This competition is open to all SSSSA members. If you win, but are behind on membership fees, your outstanding fees will be subtracted from your cash winnings Photos (max 4 per person) can be submitted to Corrie Swanepoel at SwanepoelC@arc.agric.za
\nCategories:
\n\u2022 Soils up-close
\n\u2022 Soils in landscapes\/agriculture10
\n\u2022 Soil and people\/animals
\n\u2022 Living soils (pictures about soil organisms, soil conservation, intercropping,
\nmulch, CA, fungi)
\nPhoto requirements: The entered photo must feature African soil prominently.
\nThe photo must have been captured by the person entering the competition.
\nEach SSSSA member may enter up to 4 photos. High resolution photos are preferred (above 1.5 MB). Ensure that if you have permission from any persons featured in the photograph. No copyrighted photos should be submitted.<\/p>\n
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\nASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting 2024<\/strong>
\n488 days left ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting Dates: 11\/10\/2024
\nVenue: San Antonio TX, San Antonio TX, United States
\nThe American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America host a premier international scientific meeting that brings together leading and emerging scientific leaders from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions who are all working to advance agronomic, crop and soil sciences.
\n(Website: https:\/\/www.acsmeetings.org\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n
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\nSAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Home | ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meetings
\nhttps:\/\/www.acsmeetings.org\/<\/a>
\nThe Soil Science Society of America is hosting a summer conference that provides unlimited networking opportunities, innovative scientific abstracts, poster sessions, invited symposia, exhibitors, technical workshops, and professional tours<\/p>\n
\nConferences, Meetings and Workshops 2023<\/h4>\n
\nDate<\/strong>: November 6-8, 2023
\nLocation:<\/strong> Nanjing, China
\nSoil pollution is a widely-concerned environmental issue over the world. Much effort has been made on solution to sustainable use and management of the polluted soil environment. The 6th International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SOILREM 2023) will provide an opportunity for industry, regulators, scientists, students, engineers, private and public sectors to present recent research findings and to exchange information on innovative developments relating to sustainable remediation of polluted soils, sediments, groundwater, and industrial sites.
\nLearn more on: https:\/\/soilremediation2023.aconf.cn\/soilrem2023.html<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nNovember 6th- 8th, 2023
\nPisa, Italy
\nMetroAgriFor intends to create an active and stimulating forum where academics, researchers and industry experts in the field of measurement and data processing techniques for Agriculture, Forestry and Food can meet and share new advances and research results.
\nWorkshop Topics: Sensor networking and integration; Approaches and tools for measuring Food Quality; Soil analysis, mapping and monitoring; Crop analysis, mapping and monitoring;
\nPrecision agriculture, forestry and livestock farming; Measurements for agriculture, forestry and environment; Agroclimatic measurements.
\nRead More: Index | IEEE MetroAgriFor 2023<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nNovember 7th- 10th, 2023
\nNew Delhi, India
\nThe conference aims at bringing together academicians, researchers, students, and other different stake holders from within India and abroad in the attempt to deliberate on different aspects of the subject of conservation and optimal utilization of natural resources.
\nThe scientific event will organized by Soil Conservation Society of India, in collaborative mode with support of International Soil Conservation Organization (ISCO), World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC), Beijing, International Union of Soil Science (IUSS), and other international and national organizations.
\nInformation contained in the circular and all updates are available at the website of SCSI
\nRead More: http:\/\/scsi.org.in<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nNovember 14th-17th, 2023
\nPerm, Russia
\n\u00abCurrent Issues of Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Ecology in Natural and Anthropogenic Landscapes\u00bb. The conference is devoted to Vasily Vasilyevich Nikitin, the first professor of Soil Science in the Urals and the Head of the Soil Science Department (1924-1932); 100th anniversary of the first Soil Science Department in the Urals; 140th anniversary of Soil Science.
\nThe registration deadline has been extended until May 31, 2023.
\nThe registration link can be found on the official event\u2019s page:
\nRead More:
\nhttps:\/\/pgatu.ru\/science\/conferences\/issues_soil_science_agrochem_eco\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/pgatu.ru\/sys\/confproblems\/en<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nNovember 20th – 24th 202314
\nMadrid, Spain
\nThe 3rd EUSO Stakeholder Forum will take place in the \u201c2023 EU Soil Week\u201d in Madrid in the week 20-24 of November. This event brings together the annual EUSO Stakeholder Forum, the first ever Soil Mission Fair and a workshop on soils by the Spanish Presidency.<\/p>\n
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\nNovember 27th – December 1st, 2023
\nPuc\u00f3n, Chile
\n\u201cExploring organic phosphorus fate in soil and aquatic ecosystems under the climate change and food security scenario\u201d is the fourth iteration of the organic phosphorus workshop series.
\nThe focus the workshop concern long-term inputs of phosphorus have resulted in the accumulation of significant quantities of legacy phosphorus in agricultural soils by mineral fertilizers which in turn has contributed to increased diffuse phosphorus transfer and accelerated eutrophication of many water bodies.
\nBiological processes play a vital role in determining the mobility and bioavailability of phosphorus in soils and sediments.
\nDeadline for abstract submission: June 30, 2023
\nAbstract acceptance: July 15
\nNotification of authors: August 31
\nFinal announcement: before October 31
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\nRead more: OPW 2023 | Organic Phosphorus Workshop 2023 (opwinchile2023.cl)<\/p>\n
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\nNovember 29th – December 1st, 2023
\nTours, France
\nThe conference will include some items connected to soil micromorphology
\nOnline registration: 15 May – 15 October 2023 https:\/\/archeosol2023.sciencesconf.org\/registration<\/a>
\nWebsite: https:\/\/archeosol2023.sciencesconf.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nDecember 4th – 5th, 2023
\nAssembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland
\nProgramme Launch and Reopening Poster Submissions
\nWe have now confirmed the programme for our Annual Conference, including a soil policy session with representatives from the English, Irish, Northern Irish, Scottish and Welsh governments to provide an overview of soil monitoring and management activities being undertaken at a governmental level. Other keynote speakers include Prof. Dr. Rachel Creamer, Chair of the Soil Biology Group at Wageningen University, and Prof. John Gilliland OBE, Special Advisor to the UK’s Agriculture Horticulture Development Board.
\nRegistration for both our joint Annual Conference with the Soil Science Society of Ireland and our Early Careers’ Conference is open so book now to secure your place.
\nWe have also reopened submissions for poster presentations at both conferences, so there is still a chance to present your latest research.
\nRead More: https:\/\/soils.org.uk\/annual-conference-programme-2023\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nSOIL AND WATER: A SOURCE OF LIFE<\/strong>
\n5 December 2023 is the United Nations World Soil Day (WSD). This year’s campaign, “Soil and water: a source of life” highlights the interconnectedness of soil and water and the need for integrated management in addressing global soil and water challenges.
\nMore than 95 percent of our food is produced on land beginning with soil and water. Water is crucial for nutrient absorption by plants. Soil degradation puts increasing pressure on water resources, and soil erosion and compaction reduce water infiltration and retention, leading to decreased water availability for plants and organisms. Sustainable soil management practices, such as minimum or zero tillage, crop rotation, organic matter addition, and cover cropping, reduce soil degradation, enhance water retention, increase carbon sequestration, preserve soil biodiversity, improve soil health and fertility, and make soil a valuable ally for food and water security and for climate mitigation and adaptation.
\nRead more: https:\/\/www.fao.org\/world-soil-day\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nEarly Careers\u2019 Conference<\/a>
\nDecember 6th- 7th, 2023
\nBelfast, Ireland17
\nThe conference will take place immediately after the BSSS Annual Conference and will be free of charge for BSSS Early Career members. A wide range of Early Career members from academia, industry, and policy will come together for a variety of themed sessions, including talks, posters, and workshops. The conference theme is Soil Management and Monitoring.
\nRead More: British Society of Soil Science – 2023 Early Careers’ Conference<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nDecember 11th – 15th 2023
\nSan Francisco, CA & online Everywhere
\nTheme: Wide open Science.
\nAbstract submission: June 7, 2023
\nAbstract submissions close: August 2, 2023
\nMeeting registration open: August 2, 2023
\nAuthors are notified of the acceptance: October 2023
\nThe official online scientific program is released: October 2023
\nRead more: AGU Fall Meeting 2023<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2024<\/h4>\n
\nWednesday 24 to Friday 26 January 2024 Rueil-Malmaison, France
\nThis event will be an opportunity to present and debate the latest scientific advances on four topics:
\nSession 1: Quantification of soil carbon and characterisation of soil organic matter at plot and regional scales;
\nSession 2: Stabilisation of soil organic matter: a central process in C-storing agricultural practices;
\nSession 3: The role of biodiversity in soil organic matter stabilisation and carbon storage;
\nSession 4: Microbiological, geochemical and matter transfer interactions: an integrated approach.
\nRead more: https:\/\/www.soilcet.com\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.regef.fr\/soilcet-2024-soil-carbon-in-the-ecological-transition<\/a><\/p>\n
\n
\n19 March 2024 to 21 March 2024
\nHallbergmoos (Munich Airport Business Park), Germany
\nRegistration: until September 30 you will receive a 10% discount!
\nWebsite: https:\/\/ugt-online.de\/en\/workshops\/lysimeter-und-ecotronworkshop\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nMarch 26th \u2013 29th, 2024
\nThai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam.
\nESAFS conference is a series of scientific meetings organized every two years to share updated experience and knowledge among soil scientists, particularly within East and Southeast Asia countries. It is also a platform to promote R&D and disseminate the acquired knowledge and technology related to soil sciences.
\nThis series of ESAFS\u2019s conference are organized to fulfill part of the above aims, rotates within member countries thus allowing equal participations of local soil scientists and fair site information exchange. ESAFS 2024 is the first time for Vietnam as an organizer.
\nRead more: https:\/\/esafs2024.tnu.edu.vn\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n4-7 June 2024
\nDublin College University
\nThe main theme of the ISCRAES 2024 is \u201cREFRAMING STRATEGIES FOR LOW CARBON FUTURE IN AGRO-FARMING SYSTEMS\u201c, leading to achieve the primary objective of an agro-environmental sustainability by tackling the current major environmental, climate, and societal challenges facing by the world.
\nImportant deadlines:
\nDeadlines for submitting abstracts
\nOrals: 31 JANUARY 2024
\nPosters and Flash Talks: 28 FEBRUARY 2024
\nNotification to authors
\nOral, Poster, and flash talk: 31 MARCH 202420
\nFinal revised abstracts submission:
\n15 APRIL 2024
\nEarly bird registration deadline:
\n31 JANUARY 2024
\nStandard registration deadline:
\n31 MARCH 2024 (For inclusion in the proceedings and programme)
\nLate registration fee deadline:
\n01 APRIL 2024
\nDeadline for submitting full papers to journal special issues :
\n30 NOVEMBER 2024
\nFor register: Registration – INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (iscraes.org)<\/a>
\nRead more: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRIENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (iscraes.org)<\/a><\/p>\n
\n
\n9 June 2024 to 13 June 2024
\nLocation
\nUniversity of British Columbia, Vancouver
\nDetails
\nSoil Functions for Future Generations
\nThe theme of the 2024 annual conference of the Canadian Society of Soil Science is Soil Functions for Future Generations. This theme encourages soil scientists to think about how we can safeguard the vital resource of soil into the future and how we can ensure that the many functions of soil are continued on into perpetuity.
\nRead more: https:\/\/csss2024.landfood.ubc.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\n
\n16 June 2024 to 19 June 2024
\nWarsaw (campus of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences) and in European
\nCentre for Geological Education in Korzecko.
\nImportant dates:
\nMarch 1st , 2024: Deadline for registration
\nMarch 25th , 2024: Deadline for conference fee payment
\nApril 1st , 2024: Deadline for the articles and abstracts submission
\nApril 15th , 2024: 2nd Announcement and final conference programme
\nDownload: https:\/\/site-warsaw2024-sggw.hub.arcgis.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nJune 23rd – 29th, 2024
\nStockholm, Sweden
\nThe deadline for submission of abstracts and opening of online registration: June 2nd, 2023
\nRead More: Congress website: https:\/\/iufro2024.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n25 June 2024 to 28 June 2024
\nUCD O’Brien Centre for Science, Dublin 04, Ireland
\nDeadline for Abstract Submission is 31st January 2024.
\nFor further inquiries please contact email: info@iscraes.org<\/a>
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.iscraes.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n1 October 2024 to 31 October 2024
\nHost City: Nanjing Congress Venue: International Youth Convention Hotel
\nThe 6th International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation Organized by Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSAS)
\nSoil Science Society of China (SSSC)
\nJiangsu Environmental Protection Group Co., LTD
\nInstitute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSCAS)
\nRead more: http:\/\/en.csss.org.cn\/inter_congress_2024<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nOctober 10th – 14th, 2024
\nTsukuba, Japan
\nRead more: http:\/\/web.agr.ehime-u.ac.jp\/~soil\/ISMOM2024.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNew publications<\/h4>\n
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\nby Subhash Chand at al.<\/p>\n
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\nBy Editors Jon Mooney, Sacha, Young, Iain M., Heck, Richard J., Peth, Stephan, Springer International Publishing, November 2022, ISBNs 978-3-03-112175-3, 978-3-03-112176-0
\nSummarizes almost 40 years of research in the area of X-ray CT imaging of soils. Introduces best practices for both image acquisition and analysis. Includes detailed examinations of different software packages for X-ray CT analysis.
\nIn December 1973, Godfrey Hounsfield published his seminal paper on transverse axial scanning, describing a methodology that could non-destructively analyse a human head (Hounsfield, 1973). Two years previously, a patient\u2019s head had been scanned in what was the first system available to hospitals developed by Hounsfield and his research partners. Thereafter, an explosion in the use of Computed Tomography (CT) systems for medical purposes was observed in most western countries. Now scans are faster, safer and more accurate and the use of CT has extended far beyond the medical practices; and we now see CT specifically designed and used for mining, electronics, engineering and environmental challenges. This edited collection explores the use and development of CT for soil ecosystems, the most complex biomaterial on the planet, identifying best practice and new approaches to the quantification of pores, roots and organic matter, all non destructively and all in situ.
\nRead more: doi 10.1007\/978-3-031-12176-0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nInternational Science Council (ISC)<\/strong>
\nBy The International Science Council share its 2022 Annual Report, reviewing year in tackling complex global challenges through knowledge-driven solutions and the powerful global voice of science.
\nRead more and download: 2023-05-22-Annual-report-web.pdf (council.science)<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nBy In this newsletter they report the change in Commission officials. Basically Richard Heck (former VP) now presides Division 1 while Fabio Terribile and Adam Szorba will act as president and vice president respectively of our Commission for the period 2022-2026. In this issue they report the minutes of the work meeting they had at the WCSS in Glasgow where they modified the changes to the award evaluation criteria regarding the two awards (Kubiena and MYPA). In this volume: next meetings, next courses and report of previous courses, next international conference on soil micromorphology, new website.<\/p>\n
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\nBy Avelino N\u00fa\u00f1ez-Delgado (Editor), Esperanza \u00c1lvarez-Rodr\u00edguez (Editor), David Fern\u00e1ndez-Calvi\u00f1o (Editor); Springer International Publishing; ISBN-13 9783031331138; pages 640; publication date: 07\/26\/2023, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41467-023-38043-1<\/a>
\nThis book describes the environment in Galicia (NW Spain), with researchers and professors presenting their own photographs of relevant aspects. This richly illustrated book explains atmospheric, geologic, water, soils, landscapes, and environmental issues and treatments for a broad audience, including students and the general public, to raise awareness and effectively develop strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n
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\nBy Mar\u00e9chal, A; Panagos, P.; Jones, A.; Arias Navarro, C.; Ballabio, C.; Belitrandi, D.; Breure, T.; De Medici, D.; De Rosa, D.; Fendrich, A.; Koeninger, J.; Labouyrie, M., Liakos, L.; Martin Jimenez, J.; Matthews, F.; Montanarella, L.; Muntwyler, A.; Orgiazzi, A.; Scarpa , S.; Schillaci, C.; Simoes Vieira, D.; Van Eynde, E.; Van Liedekerke, M.; Wojda, P.; Yunta Mezquita, F., JRC133346 EUR 31506 EN PDF ISBN 978-92-68-03434-7 ISSN 1831-9424 doi:10.2760\/501153 KJ-NA-31-506-ENN Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2023 \u00a9 European Union, 2023
\nThis report presents the activities of the EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) that took place during 2022. Through its five main objectives, the EUSO contributes to improving the monitoring of soils, to creating and sharing knowledge and data about EU soils, in particular producing tailored outputs in support of policy development and to the wider public. These activities feed into the overarching knowledge management objective under which the EUSO provided extensive policy support to a range of policy areas, notably the upcoming Soil Health Law and the Horizon Europe\u2019s Soil Mission. A key element of the EU Soil Observatory are the six EUSO Working Groups (WG) that aim to discuss policy or technical advances on a particular topic. Their activities in 2022 were diverse and ranged from providing policy support (Soil Monitoring, Soil Pollution WGs), technical progress on integration of soil data (Soil Data WG) or advancing scientific knowledge about soils (Soil Erosion WG). This report also highlights the developments to be expected in 2023. In particular, the EUSO will produce reports on soil pollution, soil organic carbon trends, pesticides in soils, land degradation and a soil fertility index and work on the state of soil health in the EU. A key development will be the publication of the EUSO soil health dashboard.
\nThe EUSO will support dedicated Soil Mission research projects and will continue to provide support for the upcoming Soil Health Law proposal. The EUSO is also planning a 2023 EU Soil Week.
\nDownload: https:\/\/esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu\/public_path\/\/shared_folder\/doc_pub\/JRC133346.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe advancement of knowledge and the future of scientific soil protection associations
\nBy Jos\u00e9 L. Rubio Deputy president WASWAC, Co\u2013founder and Ex-president of European Society for Soil Conservation, Ex-Director of Desertification Research Centre-CIDE, Valencia, Spain, pp. 2-15, Editor: Pengfei Du Assistant Editors: Li Li, Donghao Huang, Xiaofei Nie, Silian Pan
\nRead More: http:\/\/www.waswac.org.cn\/waswac\/LatestNews\/webinfo\/2023\/06\/1686793539589275.htm<\/a>
\nDownload: http:\/\/www.waswac.org.cn\/waswac\/rootfiles\/2023\/06\/07\/1686793533065162-1686793533099861.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nVol. 18 No. 2 (2023): Special issue on: ‘Integrated soil-water-crop management in salt-affected areas’
\nAuthors: Filiberto Altobelli, Anna Dalla Marta, Anna Benedetti, Maria Konyushkova, Giuseppe Corti
\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.4081\/ija.2023.2189<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.agronomy.it\/index.php\/agro\/issue\/view\/91<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nVolume 74, Issue 4 July\u2013August 2023
\nOnline ISSN:1365-2389
\nRead more: https:\/\/bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/journal\/13652389<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nSoil Use and Management publishes in soil science, earth and environmental science, agricultural science, and engineering fields. The submitted papers should consider the underlying mechanisms governing the natural and anthropogenic processes which affect soil systems, and should inform policy makers and\/or practitioners on the sustainable use and management of soil resources. Interdisciplinary studies, e.g. linking soil with climate change, biodiversity, global health, and the UN\u2019s sustainable development goals, with strong novelty, wide implications, and unexpected outcomes are welcomed.
\nOnline ISSN:1475-2743
\nRead more: https:\/\/bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/journal\/14752743<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nAvoiding and reducing losses through investment in resilience<\/strong>
\nYear of publication: 2023
\nPlace of publication: Rome, Italy
\nPages: #168 p.
\nISBN: 978-92-5-138194-6
\nAuthor: FAO
\nPublisher: FAO
\nRead more: https:\/\/www.fao.org\/documents\/card\/en?details=cc7900en<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nJournal of Hydrology 626 (2023) 130283;
\nAuthors: Yang Liao, Lingbo Dong, Ao Li, Wenwen Lv, Jianzhao Wu, Hailong Zhang, Ruihua Bai, Yulin Liu, Jiwei Li, Zhouping Shangguan, Lei Deng.
\nKeywords: Double-ring infiltrometer, The Loess Plateau, Plough pan, Soil moisture replenishment, Soil structure, Vegetation restoration.
\nhttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jhydrol.2023.130283<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0022169423012258?via%3Dihub<\/a><\/p>\n
\nOpportunities<\/h4>\n
\n2023 brings two rounds of Pathways Communication Grants, continuing to support researchers who want to disseminate the outcomes of place-based pathways research to non-academic audiences in new and innovative formats and practices. The first round closed on 15 June 2023 and the next round is open until 31 October 2023.
\nRead more: https:\/\/pathways.futureearth.org\/2023\/06\/22\/new-round-ofcommunication-grants-in2023\/#:~:text=2023%20brings%20two%20rounds%20of,open%20until%2031%20October%202023<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nThe IPBES Plenary, in decision IPBES-10\/1, approved a scoping process for a second global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
\n1) Nominees are invited to complete the application form and attach their curriculum vitae below by 12 November 2023.
\n2) The nominating Government or organization (Nominator) indicated by the Nominee will receive an email with a link to the nomination form and will be invited to approve and submit the nominations in the web portal by 19 November 2023. Early nominations ahead of this deadline are encouraged.
\n3) Nominators and Nominees will receive a confirmation via email once the nomination has been duly submitted. Only candidates duly nominated by a Government or organization will be considered by the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel.
\nRead more: https:\/\/www.ipbes.net\/application\/second-global-assessmentscopingexperts#:~:text=The%20IPBES%20Plenary%2C%20in%20decision,below%20by%2012%20November%202023<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nThe prize is intended to reward original work in chemistry of benefit to mankind, society or nature. The GRAND PRIX will be awarded for the nineteenth time in 2024, to one or several persons, irrespective of nationality. The prize will carry a monetary award of 35,000 Euros.
\nAll entries must imperatively be presented through a learned society or a national or international scientific organisation without any direct link with the nominee. Entry forms, together with a report detailing the arguments for the nomination, must be returned to the Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie by 30th April 2024.
\nThese documents should be sent by e-mail to the following address: presidence@maisondelachimie.com<\/a>
\nRead more: https:\/\/actions.maisondelachimie.com\/les-prix-de-lafondation\/grand-prix-de-la-fondation\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nChildren’s book contest on soil and water<\/strong>
\nFAO’s GSP and the IUSS are inviting soil scientists and designers to team up and submit their freestyle book proposal for children based on the WSD 2023 motto:
\n“Soil and water, a source of life”.
\nThe book is intended for children between 6 and 11 years old. The IUSS and FAO\u2019s GSP Selection Committee will evaluate all book submissions, and the winner will be announced by the IUSS President on World Soil Day. The finalists will be chosen based on creativity and originality, quality of the informational content, technical and scientific proficiency, and artistic\/visual impact of the book. The winner will receive a cash prize of 1 000 USD, second and third classified will receive a cash prize of 500 USD and 250 USD, respectively, from IUSS and FAO\u2019s GSP<\/p>\n
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\nThe International Resource Panel is seeking to recruit leading scientists with policy-relevant expertise, particularly in the development and implementation of science-based solutions for the sustainable management of natural resources and the achievement of the SDGs. Experts are expected to contribute to the development of science-based and policy-relevant assessments and formulate effective policy options and recommendations including those related to resource efficiency, sustainable consumption and production and transitions to a circular economy. More information: https:\/\/council.science\/wpcontent\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IRP-Call-2023.pdf<\/a>
\nExperts can apply directly by 17 November by sending the required documents to irpcandidates@un.org<\/a>. Please kindly cc olivia.tighe@council.science<\/a> when submitting your nomination.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-17-300x157.jpg\")
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\nWET-2 Sensor \u2013 measures moisture and nutrient content in the root zone
\n\u25cf Accurate soil water content, pore EC, and temperature
\n\u25cf Minimal soil disturbance
\n\u25cf Comprehensive set of calibrations for soils and substrates
\n\u25cf Available in kit form with instant readout meter and case
\nThe Delta\u2010T Devices WET-2 Sensor has crucial applications in soil science research and precision horticulture and is usable in both soils and growing substrates.
\nIt is exceptional in its ability to accurately measure pore water conductivity (ECp) – the EC of the water that is available to the plant.
\nMore information on the WET-2 Sensor<\/a>
\nIf you are interested in promoting your product or book, event, job call in our Alert, please send an email to iuss.secretariat@crea.gov.it<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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